South Creek is a high-end retail, office and medical center in south Reno. It features upscale fashion and boutique shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes and a special events center.

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Yun Long
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On the corner of South Virginia Street and Foothill Road in south suburban Reno, an enclave of local businesses has gathered.

The dozen of businesses located or planning to move into the South Creek shopping center all are locally owned. The developer, McKenzie Properties, also is a local family operation.

"The center itself is very unique and soulful," said Todd McKenzie, principal for McKenzie Properties. "The tenant mix, as well, is very unique and soulful. Local shops give you something that is completely unique, and they typically put a lot of love and hard work and their own ...